Chief Flynn speaks in D.C. in support of assault weapons ban

Chief Flynn testifies in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn spoke in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, February 27th on the contentious issue of an assault weapons ban.

Chief Flynn and U.S. Attorney John Walsh testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday morning.

Chief Flynn came out in support of a bill before the Committee that would ban 157 types of "military style" assault weapons and high-capacity magazines that hold 10 or more bullets.

"Assault weapons are built to inflict violence against humans," Chief Flynn said.

Senator Lindsey Graham took issue with efforts to expand the background checks for purchasing guns. Graham was making his point that few violators are prosecuted now, when Chief Flynn jumped in the fray.

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